When

Monday March 9, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
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Where

Colket Translational Research Building 
3501 Civic Center Blvd
Room 1100AB
Philadelphia, PA 19104  

 
Driving Directions 

Please allow yourself 15 minutes to park and walk to the building.

Accreditation Statement 

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

APA Accreditation Statement

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer 1 credit per hour to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Disclosure Statement: The presenters have no actual or potential conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests to report in relation to this lecture.

Act 48 Credits will also be available 

Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success) is sponsoring the provision of ACT 48 credits for this workshop.

Contact

Julianne Fretz 
Center for Autism Research (CAR) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 
267-426-3518 
autism@email.chop.edu 

The Center for Autism Research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to present:

Transition to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum*

Featuring

Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD
Director of Student Services, University of Connecticut School of Law
Director, College Autism Spectrum Program

and 

Edward S. Brodkin, MD
Director, Adult Autism Spectrum Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

With a panel discussion with professionals in the field and young adults with ASD

Summary: This presentation will be broken down into two sessions. From 9am-11am, Dr. Brown and Dr. Brodkin will speak. This session will focus on the transition from high school to college for students with ASD as well as a new research project examining services to enhance social functioning in adults with ASD. After a short break, the second session will begin. It will conclude at 1pm and will feature a panel discussion. Topics will include: what can schools and families do to better prepare students with ASD, strategies needed to be successful college students, what programming is available in higher education for students with ASD, and more.

Joining the featured speakers will be panelists:

Debra Dunn, JD
Consultant, Center for Autism Research at CHOP

Gail Stein, LCSW
Social Worker, Center for Autism Research at CHOP  

Anthony Rostain, MD, MA
Director of Education, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Donna Wandry, PhD
Professor, Special Education, West Chester University

Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD
Executive Director, New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program

Vincent Varrassi, MA, LDT-C
Director, Varrassi Educational Associates

Andrew Taylor
Student, Temple University

Isaac Chen
Student, Temple University Student

Lindsay Miller
Student, St. Joseph's Univresity

Bobby Strauss
Student, St. Joseph's University

This lecture is intended for individuals with ASD, their families, and professionals supporting them. We also invite anyone who is interested in learning more about ASD to attend.

 Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:

        1. Discuss the transition to college for students with ASD.
        2. Describe current research examining the enhancement of social skills in adults with ASD.
        3. Summarize what students, their families, and providers can do to prepare for the transition to college.
        4. List the programming/accommodations available in higher education for students with ASD.

              Register Now! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you try to register once the event is full, please email Julianne Fretz at autism@email.chop.edu to request to be added to the waitlist.

              *Please note that we are planning a similar adult transitions lecture for those individuals with ASD who are not college bound for Fall 2015.